30 Minute Elliptical Workout
Time: 30 minutes (or 50 min. if you repeat min. 5 – 25)
Workout Intensity: High
Time Level
0 – 5 3 (warm-up)
5 – 7 8
7 – 8 5
8 – 10 8
10 – 11 5
11 – 13 10
13 – 14 6
14 – 16 10
16 – 17 6
17 – 19 4
19 – 20 12
20 – 21 10
21 – 22 4
22 – 23 12
23 – 24 10
24 – 25 4
25 – 30 3 (cool down)
Posted by: Tina 22 comments
Posted in: Workouts
on Aug 3rd, 2008 at 7:06 pm
i was always under the impression that a high resistance caused you to build muscle rather than burn. i tend to keep the elliptical resistance around 5. any thoughts?
on Aug 4th, 2008 at 6:12 am
Jillian,
Any sort of resistance exercise will help you build muscle. An elliptical builds muscle just through the cardiovascular exercise that is involved. Higher resistance workouts will help you build muscle the best– as you set higher resistance levels, you have to push harder to get your full stride in.
Of course, the elliptical will also help you burn calories and fat. Because of the continuous movement, you are constantly burning calories and turning them into muscle.
on Aug 4th, 2008 at 6:22 am
How many calories does that burn, for you?
on Aug 4th, 2008 at 6:31 am
Jessie,
Hmmmm… I’m not sure. I don’t really keep track of my exercise calories. I guess around 250-300 for 30 minutes.
on Aug 4th, 2008 at 6:36 am
Thanks Tina, I am always looking for ways to change up my routine. I plan to use this one today!
on Sep 11th, 2008 at 12:25 pm
Tina,
I just tried this routine, and it was awesome! I ran 3 miles and then jumped on the ET as a 30-minute “cooldown,” but this was definitely tough! What a great workout… keep ‘em coming!
-Elina
on Feb 27th, 2009 at 9:14 am
I did this last night for the first time (along with making your sweet potato fries, you inspired me entire evening!) and it was a great workout – I wasn’t bored at all. Thanks so much
on Mar 16th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
Do you by any chance have any stair climbing workouts to be done on the stairmaster, if so can you email me one or post. Thanks so much! I love your blog!
on Jun 30th, 2009 at 11:05 am
Everything I’ve read talks about intensity levels so I am assuming that at different levels I need to keep my heart rate up at the same level no matter what level, is that correct?
on Jul 28th, 2009 at 6:47 am
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on Jul 28th, 2009 at 10:50 am
I’m going to print this out and try it today!! Thanks!
on Aug 20th, 2009 at 6:45 pm
I have been using the elliptical for 3 weeks now for 60mins aday.but I can tell that my legs are sore and larger than I like.I am trying to firm my legs and rear.I just though that I would burn fat and in return build muscle.I dont want bigger legs.please help.
on Aug 26th, 2009 at 5:58 pm
I only have 15min per day to workout and I have the old style eliptical with a broken knob so there is only one speed. I use the machine every morning before I go to work. I feel good after I get off the machine and I’m full of sweat my clothes would be soak with sweat, after I do the machine I do 100 sit up. mind you I’m 270 lbs trying to lose weight please dont discurage me sorry about the spelling
on Nov 4th, 2009 at 9:27 am
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on Nov 7th, 2009 at 7:06 pm
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on Jan 5th, 2010 at 4:30 pm
I’m trying this out tonight, everyone’s comments have been so inspiring!!
on Jan 7th, 2010 at 11:53 pm
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on Jan 24th, 2010 at 3:18 pm
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on Feb 3rd, 2010 at 11:07 am
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on Apr 27th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
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on Apr 28th, 2010 at 2:46 pm
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on May 19th, 2010 at 6:33 pm
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